System Summary Form (SSF), 2021 JLall Online Teams #2


Team: Lewis Last Updated Jan 24, 2021 at 17:38
Players: Paul Lewis - Mitch Dunitz

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Bids that Require Advance Preparation

3NT opener = solid minor, no outside A or K 1st & 2nd seat;
1m-2H = 5/6 Ss & 4/5 Hs, non forcing;
1m-2S = 5/6 Ss & 4/5 Hs, Invitational;
1C-1D may be 3 card suit if 5-7, no 4 card major or 5+Cs;
1M-2C may be 3 card suit;
1M-1NT-3C = artificial force.

General Bidding Style

11+-14 NT 1st, 2nd, 4th seat NV. 12-14 Vul.
14+-17 NT 3rd seat

Light opening NV, sound Vul

5 card majors (may be lead directional 4 card in 3rd & 4th seat), 4 card Ds, 1C may be 4-4-3-2.

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

Vs suits: 3rd/5th, Ace from AK, Q from KQ109 possible, J denies after opening lead, K from AK above 4-level.
Vs NT: 4th but top or 2nd from weak holding is possible, rusinow from 4+ length, J denies after opening lead, K asks unblock or count

Defensive Signals

UDCA but standard current count afterwards, trump suit preference. Attitude is first signal then count or suit preference depending on contract and/or dummy.